Wrecked? A Novel (1883)

Wrecked? A Novel is a literary work by William Osborn Stoddard, first published in 1883. The novel follows the story of a group of passengers who are stranded on a deserted island after their ship wrecks during a storm. The group includes a diverse cast of characters, including a young couple, a wealthy businessman, a sailor, and a doctor. As they struggle to survive on the island, tensions rise among the group as they try to determine the best course of action for their survival. The novel explores themes of human nature, survival, and the struggle between individualism and cooperation. Throughout the book, Stoddard paints vivid descriptions of the island and its inhabitants, including the flora and fauna that the group must learn to live off of. The novel also includes elements of romance, as the young couple navigates their relationship in the midst of the crisis. Overall, Wrecked? A Novel is a thrilling adventure story that delves into the complexities of human nature and the struggle for survival in extreme circumstances.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.